33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee CountyCool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther was killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther was killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
Zachary Thomas Latham. Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office A Southwest Florida man, who New Jersey prosecutors say killed a man to be famous on Tiktok, was arrested Sunday in Lee County after another motorist said the man threatened him on the road. The victim waved down a Florida Highway Patrol trooper shortly after 11 p.m., and said another driver confronted him and brandished a firearm on Meridian Center Parkway, which is off Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. Troopers located the vehicle in question and stopped it on Alico Road underneath the I-75 overpass. The car was driven by Zachary Thomas Latham, 18. The FHP said Latham was carrying a driver’s license with a Cape Coral address, but the Lee County Sheriff’s Office booking information lists a Naples address. Troopers discovered a black Airsoft BB gun resembling a real AK-47 and placed Latham under arrest on a felony charge of aggravated assault. Lt. Greg Bueno with the FHP says witnesses heard Latham bragging about killing his neighbor, who was a corrections officer. Latham also faces a second charge of aggravated assault for attempting to intentionally ram the victim’s vehicle. He was released around 4 p.m. Monday from the Lee County Jail on $40,000 bond. Latham is awaiting trial in New Jersey on several charges, including first-degree aggravated manslaughter, in the May 4, 2020, death of a 51-year-old neighbor, William Durham. A friend of Latham’s neighbors claims Latham almost hit a teenage boy while driving, so Durham, the boy’s father and a corrections officer, confronted Latham, leading to a fight and Durham being stabbed several times by Latham, authorities say. The incident followed a months-long dispute with several run-ins between Latham and the Durhams that were frequently posted on TikTok by Latham and his wife. One TikTok video garnered as many as 3 million views. In it, Latham taunts a woman he dubbed “Karen,” who was actually Durham’s wife Catherine. The victim’s attorney claims Latham did it all for TikTok fame, while Latham’s attorney says it was self-defense. In the 911 call after the stabbing, Latham says, “I just got assaulted and jumped … I got beat up really bad and I have blood all over me.” Authorities say Latham went back to his home prior to the fight and returned with a knife and a Taser. Lathem also faces second-degree aggravated assault and related weapons offenses in the New Jersey case. He was released from jail to await trial and moved to Naples. WINK News spoke with Latham’s brother-in-law on Monday, and he said he hopes Latham learns his lesson. The New Jersey prosecutor handling Latham’s case will ask that Latham be extradited back to that state and put behind bars. The Airsoft BB gun one driver brandished at another. (Credit: Florida Highway Patrol)